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FAQ's About Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer

WHY SK8?

Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer™ is a program dedicated to Turn Cancer Upside Down™. Cancer is personal and when you participate in a Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer event you raise money for cancer research. This family friendly event brings the positive energy of thousands of people at our Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer programs around the country cancer coming together, united in one cause to celebrate life and each other …. It is invigorating…. It’s infectious!

Each school day, over 46 school aged children are diagnosed with cancer and everyday over 664 adults over the age of 18 are diagnosed (CDC, 2015). What is less well known is that, “80% of children diagnosed with cancer already have metastatic cancer vs. 20% of adults” (childcancer.org). The incidence of cancer is increasing with our changing demographics and those who survive are living longer with the after effects of current cancer treatments.

The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation seeks to fund research that preserves a survivor’s long term health and to one day have a world without cancer . Funding for cancer research builds the future, it helps build communities where cancer is caught early and treatment does not have long term late effects impacting an individual’s future health. It builds communities where we no longer fear the words cancer.

Why Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer? Because YOU CARE

WHAT IS SK8 TO ELIMIN8 CANCER?

Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer™ is the nationwide signature program of the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation. This is a third-party online peer-to-peer fundraising benefit hosted by clubs, rinks, or organizations where participants use CrowdRise to sign up their team of family and friends, and create fundraising pages and share their participation with their social network to raise money for cancer research.

Just like you…thousands of participants are signing up because they CARE and are raising funds by simply ASKing their network of friends and family, coworkers, businesses, etc. to donate toward the cause. With your support and that of the NHL, in partnership with U.S. Figure Skating and hundreds of clubs and ice facilities nationwide we are Turning Cancer Upside Down™!

HOW DOES SK8 TO ELIMIN8 CANCER WORK?

There are two parts of the Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer program. The first is the peer-to-peer part of raising funds and the second is the on-ice celebration.

Part 1: Peer-to-Peer Fundraising:

This first step is to register as a participant. You can start a team or join a team, it is that easy! Next is about inviting your friends and family to participate. Invite them to sign up on your team as a fellow fundraiser. From there, everyone can share their fundraiser and ASK their network to donate today through social media, email, word of mouth, or fundraisers leading up to the on-ice celebration.

Need some tips on how to make the most of your fundraiser? Contact the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation today sk8@scottcares.org

Part 2: On-ice celebration

Everyone is invited to join the on-ice celebration. Check with the Host of the event to see what activities will be held during the celebration. On-ice celebrations are fun, inspiring and celebrates the fundraisering efforts of participants, and most importantly honors those we love who have been affected by cancer.

HOW DO I REGISTER AS A PARCIPANT?

Simple! Click on Register on your location for your Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer page and create your profile. It is now easier than ever to register through one of your social media channels. You can choose to start your own team, join a team or register as an individual fundraiser. Your choice!

REGISTER-WHAT DOES THIS ENTAIL?

When you register on the event specific Crowdrise site, you are registering as a participant in Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer. After paying the fee, you will receive your Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer t-shirt. All participants are asked to raise funds through this online peer-to-peer fundraising site in an effort to reach the overall fundraising goal. This registration also allows for the Host of the event to manage day of on-ice celebration participation.

WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION FEE?

Your registration fee for participation is $25 for Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer, but here’s the best part…you get an awesome Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer t-shirt within 2 weeks of your registration. Your registration fee is not tax deductible and does not go towards your fundraising goal.

DO HAVE A MINIMUM FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENT TO PARTICIPATE?

like to have for their fundraiser. Be sure to ask the Host of your Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer fundraiser.

CAN I START MY OWN TEAM?

Yes, we love to have team captains start a team and invite others to join in your efforts. It is more fun to have a team and a team goal. Your team can not only ask for funds through social media, but hold a bake sale, car wash, etc. to help raise team funds.

Forming a team is easy! All you must do is register and start a team! Make sure you are the team captain and begin to invite others to join your team through social media. You are the heart of the Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer Program as you will keep your team motivated to reach your team and individual fundraising goals.

CAN I FUNDRAISE WITH A TEAM?

Yes, and we recommend that you join a team. Team spirit and common goals will help you in your fundraising efforts.

CAN I FUNDRAISE AND NOT JOIN A TEAM?

Yes, you may set up your own personal fundraising page and raise funds. You can receive donations on your personal page.

Is there an additional fee to skate?

Possibly. We understand the ice. Sometimes it is very difficult to find donated ice time, so some events have an admission cost to their on-ice celebration. We encourage all Hosts and participants to ask their rink to donate the ice time for the event, but in the event they cannot, we encourage a donor to cover the cost to skate. In the end, we leave this option up to your Host of Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer.

CAN MY CHILDREN PARTICIPATE?

Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer is a family friendly event for all ages and we encourage family participation. With a little help, youth have the potential to become great fundraisers and helping others is a great life lesson!

HOW can i raise more money for sk8 to elimin8 Cancer?

1. First Donate to your page
2. Personalize your page with a photo and personal story as to WHY you are raising funds
3. Use social media to send out your ASK for donations, tweet and post often

a. The number one reason people do not give is because they are not asked.
b. So, ask through email, social media, and of course word of mouth.
c. If you asked 50 people to donate $25 each and ASK 20 friends to match that donation at $25 each YOU WOULD RAISE= $25,000 raised for cancer research all because of YOU Asking.

4. Send out emails with a link to your personalized page
5. Invite your friends to the Facebook Event page created by the Host of your Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer event and ask them to attend.
6. Follow-up
7. You can also look at our toolkit for some interactive ways to raise funds. Be sure to join our newsletter to also get monthly fundraising tips. Email us to join the list: info@scottcares.org

We need to remember Why we Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer and share that with those you are asking.

WHAT IS THE FUNDRAISING DEADLINE?

This is a great question. Each fundraiser is different. Typically, we see participants raising funds up to 1-2 weeks after the on-ice celebration as they are awaiting last minute commitments. However, some events extend the fundraising past 4-5 weeks. Either way, we are open to that timeline according to what the Host suggests.

whAT IS A VIRTUAL SKATER?

Virtual Skaters are individuals who choose to participate in Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer and only fundraise instead of skating. There is no fundraising minimum. ALL are welcome!

WHERE AND WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?

If there is an on-ice celebration scheduled in your community, please check with the Hosts to see how you can help. If there is not a Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer fundraiser currently scheduled, you might consider being a Virtual Skater or even helping organize something in your community. To learn more about Hosting a Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer Fundraiser, or to discuss the possibility contact us at sk8@scottcare.org

CAN I USE SK8 TO ELIMIN8 CANCER MARKETING MATERIALS FOR MY PERSONAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS or page?

Yes, you can use Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer materials and logos for your personal fundraising efforts. Please send any of the materials you use to us so we might share them as best practices for future participants. Please send them to sk8@scottcares.org

IS MY INFORMATION SECURE?

WHAT ARE MATCHING GIFTS?

Many companies have programs that match the charitable contributions of their employees. This can double or triple the amount of a donation, at no additional cost to the employee! Check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program and double your fundraising efforts!

ARE DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

Contributions to the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation qualifies as a tax deduction according to the Internal Revenue Code. Only if payments are made directly to our organization are they deductible-to the extent by law.

ARE DONATIONS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?

Contributions to the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation qualifies as a tax deduction according to the Internal Revenue Code. Only if payments are made directly to our organization are they deductible-to the extent by law.

I RECEIVED A DONATION IN THE FORM OF A CHECK, WHAT DO I DO?

If you have received donations in the form of a check, we encourage you to do the following:

1. You may bring the check with you to the event, give it to the Host and it will be sent along with any others to the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation home office.
2. You can send your check donations to:

The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation
P.O. Box 306 191
Attn: Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer
Nashville, TN 37230-6191
*Be sure to include a pledge form when sending in checks or handing them into the host of the event so that your fundraising account can be credited.

I RECEIVED A CASH DONATION, HOW DO I HANDLE SENDING IT TO THE FOUNDATION?

No cash will be accepted by the Foundation unless it is taken directly to the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation headquarters in person. That being said, you have two options:

1. Bring your cash donation along with your completed pledge form to the event and hand it to the Host or the donation table when you reach the facility. The Host will then collect all cash and process it using the donation logs provided by SHCF and then get a cashier’s check to send in to the Foundation.
2. 1. Take all the cash donations to have collected and have them converted to a cashier’s check to be sent in to the Foundation.

You can send your donations to:

The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation
P.O. Box 306 191
Attn: Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer
Nashville, TN 37230-6191
*Be sure to include a pledge form when sending in checks or handing them into the host of the event so that your fundraising account can be credited. Only cash donations in an amount greater than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) paid directly to SHCF will receive an acknowledgment letter for tax purposes. Because SHCF is not the organizer of the Fundraiser it is unable to issue a tax acknowledgement letter for any goods or services that are donated in connection with the Fundraiser.